]]>Invermark 2017http://euspba.org/invermark-2017/
Tue, 02 May 2017 00:48:25 +0000http://euspba.org/?p=1483
]]>Clarification Mini-MSR for Grade 4http://euspba.org/clarification-mini-msr-for-grade-4/
Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:56:25 +0000http://euspba.org/?p=1457Below please find a clarification on the Grade 4 Band Mini-MSR Rule for 2017. This is a clarification, not a change.

“The mini – MSR for Grade 4 shall be defined and must be played as: Four parts 2/4 march, two parts strathspey and two parts reel (4-2-2) OR four parts 2/4 march, four parts strathspey and four parts reel (4-4-4). No other part combinations (such as 4-2-4 or 4-4-2) allowed. For all three tune types, either two 2-parted tunes or one 4-parted tune may be played. If bands elect to play four parted strathspeys and reels, these must be selected from the RSPBA’s Prescribed Tune List. “

Also, bands are strongly encouraged by the Music Board to play traditional-style, pointed reels rather than round reels. This event is geared toward the traditional MSR format, so bands should aim to select reels that fit within that genre.

]]>RSPBA Revised Ruleshttp://euspba.org/rspba-revised-rules/
Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:16:36 +0000http://euspba.org/?p=1417The RSPBA has revised their rules for roster submissions for bands from outside associations. Previously, changes could be made to rosters up to 14 days prior to the contest regardless of the grades players had played in before. Now, rosters that contain any players changing from higher grade bands to lower grade bands must be submitted at least 42 days prior to their first contest.

On Saturday, February 18th, 2017 we will be hosting the Metro Cup and the Pipe Major George M. Bell Amateur Championship at the Ramada Inn on Frontage Road in Newark, New Jersey.
Once again we will be inviting many of the top pipers in the world to compete at this event.

The judges for the Metro Cup this year are

Mike Cusack

Jim Bell

Nancy Tunnicliffe

As most of you are well aware this event would not be possible without your support. The last two years we have been severely impacted by inclement weather which reduced the number of tickets sold on the day of the event. While we have managed to break even we do not have the luxury of any surplus.
Tickets are $30 per person or eight for $200 if purchased in advance. Prepaid tickets go a long way in insuring our success. We also accept sponsorship for the cash prizes in the open events and to fund amateur scholarships.
The Open event prizes are $1000, $600, $400, $200 and $100 for the piobaireachd and the medley events. You can sponsor a prize in your name, your bands or perhaps in memory of someone who was fond of the pipes.

Donations should be made out to the Metro Cup and mailed to 21 Pondview, St James, NY, 11780.
We will also welcome donations of anything piping or drumming related that we can auction on the evening of the event.

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas to enhance the Metro Cup please do not hesitate to give me a call at (631)241- 5757 or email at emspmsupb@icloud.com